George’s Guitar Repairs

Complete Guitar Repairs * Speciality & Hard To Find Parts * Pick-Ups Installed and Sold

– Custom Guitar Repairs
– Complete Set Ups
– Fret Work – Custom Wiring
– Nut/Bridge Fine Tuning and Replacement

32 Old Route 17 K
Montgomery, NY 12549 USA
Phone: (914) 457-5455 – Fax: (914) 457-3016

Established in 1979 * Electric and Acoustic Guitar Repairs

247 thoughts on “George’s Guitar Repairs”

  1. Hondo Deluxe Series 775 Starbody
    Randy Pool

    I’m in search of new PODS and a wiring diagram. Local Guitar Center is no help telling me its to old..lol
    This was given to me from my popz when I was 16 I’m 54 and would like to play it again. Had a person work on it years ago and low and behold all wiring and pods are gone. Please help me out thank you.

  2. Kramer Pacer Deluxe USA D No. D 1057
    Thorsten Kramer

    Hi guys,

    please could you help me?
    I need a wiring diagram for my Kramer Pacer Deluxe Guitar
    One humbucker, two single coils, and the 5 way switch.

    Thank you very much

    Kind regards

    Thorsten Kramer

  3. Ibanez Guitar Wiring Diagrams from 1989
    Jeslyn

    Hey there,

    I’m looking for wiring diagrams for the pickups in my boss’ P540 II that was purchased in October of 1989.

    Specifically, it’s the bridge humbucker (IBZUSAF3) and the neck, single coil (IBZUSAC2).

    The Ibanez site seems to only go back as far as 1994 for diagrams. Does anyone happen to know where I might be able to find these "antiques?"

    Any guidance or nudges in the right direction would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

    Jeslyn

      1. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... steve rodrigues
        steve rodrigues

        :Hi-
        : I’m looking for the wiring diagrams for my 1989-90 IBANEZ SR800 four string bass. One black wire has popped off, causing the front pickup to not work, and we havent been able to "Guess" successfuly. A wiring diagram will tell us where to put it, but all the diagrams on the Ibanez site are from mid 90s and later, where the schematic is very different, and the computer board inside the back is Huge!
        :Mine doesnt have that. Its the earlier version- same as 1989 photos I have seen. Can you help me find this? I have gigs coming every week and just need to know where to sotter the 1 wire-yikes!
        Thanks, Steve Email: [email protected]

        1. wiring for controls on ibanez roadstar 4 string passive bass
          Anonymous

          i have this bass guitar since 1987 it is still working except for an annoying humming sound i believe it is a grounding problem;how can i repair it?

  4. wiring diagram
    vincenzo ricciardi

    hello,
    i desperately need a wiring diagram for a soundgear by ibanez sr800bass with active pickups (regulated lo-z).if it helps the serial number is F130942.my battery wires snapped and another wire with it and im lost!HELP PLEASE,every day without my bass is like torture and i cant afford to send it out for repairs at this time.
    thanks,
    lost in basslessness

  5. wiring diagram
    vincenzo ricciardi

    hello,
    i desperately need a wiring diagram for a soundgear by ibanez sr800bass with active pickups (regulated lo-z).if it helps the serial number is F130942.my battery wires snapped and another wire with it and im lost!HELP PLEASE,every day without my bass is like torture and i cant afford to send it out for repairs at this time.
    thanks,
    lost in basslessness

    1. Re: wiring diagram for washburn kc-20v
      Greg

      : please, need wiring diagram for guitar washburn kc-20v.

      i also need a wiring diagram for my kc-20 if you have any luck would you pls. foward it to me thanks

    2. Re: wiring diagram for washburn kc-20v
      roger goodall

      : please, need wiring diagram for guitar washburn kc-20v.Also can i get information and or history on this beauty? It is serial #0022251

  6. please help
    Larry

    Hello, I have an old Hondo acoustic guitar that has been passed down to me from my grandfather, who bought it brand new in the 1960’s.
    It was in mint condition until someone sat on it about six months ago. Fortunately it wasn’t completely destroyed it only cracked the body and broke a piece off inside. I got the piece out I played it and it sounded ok but, about a month ago I started to hear a vibration inside it and this saddens me because, I love playing guitar but above all, I love this guitar. I know it can be repaired but, I would like someone
    I can trust with this guitar. I live in a very rural place in northwest Oklahoma. So if you could E-mail me back I would appreciate it very much. If I can’t get it repaired I will have to put it in the closet and I really do not want to do that it is the only guitar I have and it kills me to play it in this condition.
    Please help.
    Larry Schwahn

      1. Re: yamaha eg 112
        jesus

        Hey I know you don´t know me and of course me neither but I wanted to ask you a favor. If someone sent you the yamaha wiring diagrams could you sent them to me too.
        PLEASE.

    1. Re: reflex pu.s
      mike

      : Hi there, yeah i have exactly the same problem. The set-up is active, the little sealed box (in resin) is the pre-amp. My bass has three conrols – volume, tone and tone. One is stacked i think. However I also have no idea what all the extra wiring is for – I bought the bass second hand, it worked for a while then packed in. The wiring job insode was so dodgy I cant make head nor tail of what is supposed to be where. I’v been trawling for a wiring diagram everywhere but can’t find one… If anybody comes across one please let me know? It would be greatly appriciated! cheers

      mike
      : how do i wire there Reflex bass pick ups? i think they are active because there is an extra little sealed box with seven wires (red, blk, wht, yel, blu, grn, pink) can any body help me?

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... bill
      bill

      how do i wire there Reflex bass pick ups? i think they are active because there is an extra little sealed box with seven wires (red, blk, wht, yel, blu, grn, pink) can any body help me?

    1. Re: Yamaha G-150-A Tan Label
      Andrew Traylor

      Hi,

      I have a Yamaha G-150A that I bought new in 1973. It has been a very good guitar. It came with a hard shell case. The case and the guitar still look almost new. I’m going to give it to my daughter for her 17th birthday in about two weeks.

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Sherry Bradley
      Sherry Bradley

      Hi there,

      I recently found this guitar (also marked Nippon Gakki Co LTD, made in Japan.) In trying to look up its age, I cannot find the part G-150-A. Can you tell me a little about this guitar. It is in such good condition, i dont know for sure what it is… Thank you much!
      Sherry

      1. Yamaha G-150A
        Anonymous

        I have a Yamaha G-150A that I bought my wife in the early 70’s and she has never used it so would like to sell it and don’t know what to ask. It has the original case with red lining and is in excellent condition except for a few small scratches on the back of the guitar. It has a label inside the guitar that says Republic of China and made in Taiwan.

        Thanks

      2. sell or trade yamaha g150a
        Anonymous

        I just traded for this guitar and I don’t know the first thing about guitars but it looks pretty good. a friend of mine says it has excellent sound. Email or phone or text 205-412-3989

  7. JON OLDEMEYER
    Jeff Crowe

    I Am Trying To Find An Old Friend Named Jon Oldemeyer And I Saw His Name Related To This Page And Was Wondering If It Might Be The Same Person. I Know This Seems Obcure But Ive Been Trying To Find Him Since 88′ We Used To Play Together . If Anyone Knows Anything Please Respond. Thank You, Jeff Crowe

    1. Re: JON OLDEMEYER
      jonathon oldemeyer

      : I Am Trying To Find An Old Friend Named Jon Oldemeyer And I Saw His Name Related To This Page And Was Wondering If It Might Be The Same Person. I Know This Seems Obcure But Ive Been Trying To Find Him Since 88′ We Used To Play Together . If Anyone Knows Anything Please Respond. Thank You, Jeff Crowe

      Hey Jeff, It has been a long time. Sorry it took 2 years but I just saw your post today. E-mail me at [email protected] and we can exchange phone numbers. I hope all is well. Take care. Jon

  8. ibanez js 100
    matt c

    i just bought a ibanez js 100 with 2 emg pickups.im trying to find the year it is what its value is.proper tuning/string replacement with floyd rose tremelo.

    1. Kramer guitar Wiring Diagram
      Sanyaha

      : I need a wiring diagram for Kramer guitar. 2 single 1 hum 1 volume 2 tones and 1 minnie toggles(cut hum to single) My guitar made in Czech Repubic Please send e-mail.Thanks!!

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Tommy Brown
      Tommy Brown

      I need a wiring diagram for a 1984 Kramer Pacer.2 hums 1 volume 2 tones 2 minnie toggles. I’m not sure but I think that the front toggle is a pickup selector and the rear toggle is some type of coil tap.I bought the guitar new at Rythem City in Atlanta Ga. in ’84. It has a Schaller 2 conductor, black w/ground, at the neck and a Duncan 5 conducter at the bridge, red white green and yellow w/ground. I’ve recently brought it out of hybernation and refinished it and need to redo the wiring. Any help would be appreciated. Please send e-mail.Thanks!!

  9. bass wiring Ibanez
    Jb

    Hi there fron here,

    I’ve got a big problem.
    The wiring inside my Ibanez MC-900 ‘musician’ is a mess
    and i want to fix it.
    I NEED TO FIX IT.
    My baby doesn’t make any sound anymore.
    WHO CAN HELP ME.
    PLEASE.
    I ‘m looking for the map/schematics/diagram

    Jb

  10. Wiring for an EX series Ibanez
    Mike

    I recently had my EX wired and believe who ever did it was an idiot.
    I need a wiring diagram for an EX with a five way selector switch, volume knob, tone knob….. humbucker at the bridge, and neck, and single coil in the middle. HELP!!!!!!!!!

    1. Re: Wiring for an EX series Ibanez
      kevin pool

      : I recently had my EX wired and believe who ever did it was an idiot.
      : I need a wiring diagram for an EX with a five way selector switch, volume knob, tone knob….. humbucker at the bridge, and neck, and single coil in the middle. HELP!!!!!!!!!

  11. Yamaha SE200 Guitar wiring
    I George

    I have a disconnected ground wire, one end of which is screwed to the body of the guitar (as opposed to the one that goes under the bridge). I can’t see anywhere obvious it has broken from, any ideas?

    1. Yamaha SE200 Guitar wiring.
      Anonymous

      My SE200 has one ground wire soldered to the wood of the body in the pickup cavity, while there’s another which surfaces under the tailpiece and is held in place by the weight of the tailpiece.

    1. Re: hagstrom swede wiring diagram
      Brad Kenyon

      : If anyone has, or knows where i could find a hagstrom swede wiring diagram, i would really appreciate it.

      : Thanks

      I traced mine out and have a drawing. Send me your mailing address and I’ll make you a copy.

      K

      1. Re: hagstrom swede wiring diagram
        Dave Blackshear

        : : If anyone has, or knows where i could find a hagstrom swede wiring diagram, for a les paul style with 2 toggle switches,I would really apreciate
        a copy

        : : Thanks

        : I traced mine out and have a drawing. Send me your mailing address and I’ll make you a copy.

        : K

    2. Re: hagstrom swede wiring diagram
      adriano

      : If anyone has, or knows where i could find a hagstrom swede wiring diagram, i would really appreciate it.

      : Thanks

  12. Ibanez RG Series diagram
    Marc Sanchez

    I have the tuner potenciometer broken. Does anybody know how to
    repair this? If someone has Ibanez RG series diagram, please send it
    me by e-mail. Thanks.

  13. i have a odd shape guitar
    Sgott

    i bought the pick ups nobes jack and i have a neck from my mutalated Acustic were do i drimll if theres ahole in the back about 5" by6"
    and its about 33/4" thik maby 4/12 so how do you mark for the pick upps and the brige and so on dont tell me to buy a book or its jest going to sit ther and never get done and it a bad ass looking body as fine as a hot big brested blond. thanks for the help

  14. Information on epiphone emperor, brown tobaccoburst, tan label,
    David Crews

    Hello,

    I have an Epiphone Emperor brown tobaccoburst guitar in near mint condition. The label is tan in color with the kalamazoo, MI address. The serial is stamped on back of the peghead 3022950 and has the gibson hard shell case. If anybody knows when it was made and its value I would appreciate it.

    thank you,
    David

    1. Wiring diagram for 2-pickups Sparkle Guitar
      abbey

      Please I need to put in shape my guitar and need a circuit diagram describing how to make the pickup-control knob connection. Its got two control knobs.

      Thanks
      Abbey

    2. Re: I DESIGN AND BUILD GUITARS
      LARRY CUBETA

      : Hello,

      : I am in desperate need of a wiring diagram for a 1992 Ibanez SR800 bass. If you have one, please contact me via email.

      : ThanK

      JIM

      COULDN’T HELP NOTICING YOUR NAME. MY UNCLE (ALSO A GUITAR PLAYER ) WAS NAMED JAMES CUBETA. HE PASSED AWAY JANUARY OF 2004 SO I THOUGHT IT WAS ODD TO SEE YOUR EMAIL.

      ANYWAY i DESIGN AND BUILD GUITARS IN NEW YORK. I AM 49. WHERE ARE YOU FROM.

      LARRY

  15. WESTONE 1-A BASS WIRING DIAGRAM !!!URGENT!!!
    Fandangoguitarist

    Hi, i have a Westone Thunder 1-A Bass Guitar, but the pickips arent working , i have a lot of nolege about soldering and op amps and all that, but I cannot get it to work, i was thinking about stripping it out and replacing it with a passive set of pickups instead of the active set. Does anyone know of a wiring diagram for either the active or passive set up, and also where i can get a set of passive pickups for less than £50?????

  16. 2 humbuckers 1 single coil wiring for strat
    John

    Need a wiring diagram for Strat Duckbucker on neck,single coil middle and bill lawrence on bridge if any of you clever people out there can help.I`d appreciate it Thanks john

  17. WIRING DIAGRAM
    EAGAN

    HELLO I HAVE A IBANEZ RG340 FROM THE EIGHTIES THAT I’M TRING TO RESTORE INCLUDING WIRING. I’VE LOOKED AT ALL THE REGULAR SITES BUT NOBODY HAS IT FOR THE RG340

      1. diagram Roadstar II series guitar
        Alain Duchens...

        I am looking for a wiring diagram Roadstar II series of the maximum expression of the craftsnanship g864736 guitar with a black cap … thanks

        1. Re: diagram Roadstar II series guitar
          curt basher

          : I am looking for a wiring diagram Roadstar II series of the maximum expression of the craftsnanship g864736 guitar with a black cap … thanks

          Im looking for parts and wireing diagram so i would be very greatful for your help thx and have a nice day.

    1. Re: Ibanez Roadstar II wiring diagram
      michael

      : Does anyone know where I can find a wiring diagram of a Ibanez Roadstar (1980’s model).h/h 1vol. 2tones 3way
      : Thanks

      1. Re: Ibanez Roadstar II wiring diagram
        Jery Rivera

        : : Does anyone know where I can find a wiring diagram of a Ibanez Roadstar II series (RS 1300) h(sc)/h(sc) 2vol. 1tone 3way
        Thanks

  18. Epiphone Les Paul - no response with selector centered
    Larry Hartfield

    I get the bridge pickup with the selector switch in the DOWN position, and the neck pickup with the switch in the UP position, but nothing with the switch in the middle position. I changed the selector switch with no changed result. I need a wireing diagram so i can get both pickups.Any help appreciated. Larry Hartfield

  19. nashville power tele ?
    daniel

    hi
    problems here: when i plug in this guitar, after about 20 minutes it gardually sounds like it’s going through a distortion pedal until it becomes pure trash. thinking it had to do with the fishman pickup in the bridge, i put in brand new batteries but it continues to happen.
    also when turning up the knob for the fishman power bridge, all but the low e string are increased in volume. the low e is almost dead.
    any suggestions?

  20. Strat American Standard Tremolo Assembly
    Dave Bartlett

    I’m trying to upgrade a ’95 Mexican Strat and I’ve got the American Standard Tremolo Assembly.
    I need help in installing this – PLEASE. A parts list would be helpful, I know things should be fairly straightforward but I’ve found a couple of small things in the pack which look like string trees. Any ideas?

  21. peavey Predator Diagram
    LaLo Rdz

    i need a wiring diagram for a peavey Predator cuz two pickup selections dont work anymore. if somebady could help me please
    Thanx!

    1. Re: peavey Predator Diagram
      scott gindraux

      :I need one too. I dont know the year except that the last two serial numbers are 92? All I know is its a peavey predator made in usa.

  22. need a wiring diagram for a ibanez axis pickups
    stratman

    soy de mexico y necesito el diagrama electronico de instalacion de las humbuckers ibanez ah1 y ah2 o axis1 y axis2

    1. Re: need a wiring diagram for a ibanez axis pickups
      Aldo Vari

      : soy de Venezuela y necesito el diagrama electronico de instalacion de las humbuckers ibanez ah1 y ah2 o axis1 y axis2 y de ser posible el cambio del microfono del puente a un fred dimarzio

    1. Re: Peavey wiring diagram
      Ivan Romero

      : I’m looking for the wiring diagram for a peavey 810tvx bass speaker cabiner u can send me an email or call me to 432-661-6685 and i can give u a fax number if it faster Thanks!

    2. Peavey wiring diagram
      Samuel

      I am looking for help on installing guitar pick-ups into a peavey vortex special….it as a tree way pick-up selector switch, any help or ideas? The pick-ups that were on it were humbuckers, now I am installing two different umbuckers that have 5 wires instead of two…where do these wires go?

    1. Re: iBANEZ ROADSTAR SERIES 2
      Arvin

      : I have been asked to rewire the above mentioned guitar by one of my customers. unfortunately most of the wiring has been taken out, and the bridge pickup has been changed for what appears to be a Dimarzio hot rail. Can anybody please supply with an original wiring diagram.

      : Regards

      : arvin

    2. Re: iBANEZ ROADSTAR SERIES 2
      Arvin

      : I have been asked to rewire the above mentioned guitar by one of my customers. unfortunately most of the wiring has been taken out, and the bridge pickup has been changed for what appears to be a Dimarzio hot rail. Can anybody please supply with an original wiring diagram.

      : Regards

      : arvin

    3. Re: iBANEZ ROADSTAR SERIES 2 Bass RB 690, The ultimate expression of craftsmanship
      Ivan Hennel, Czech republic - Europa

      : I have been asked please supply with with an original wiring diagram.

      : Regards

      : Martin

    4. Re: iBANEZ ROADSTAR SERIES 2 Bass RB 690, The ultimate expression of craftsmanship
      Ivan Hennel, Czech republic - Europa

      : I have been asked to rewire the above mentioned guitar by one of my customers. unfortunately most of the wiring has been taken out, and the bridge pickup has been changed for what appears to be a Dimarzio hot rail. Can anybody please supply with with an original wiring diagram.

      : Regards

      : Martin

    5. Re: IBANEZ ROADSTAR SERIES 2, YEAR APPROX 1980
      Martin Ryan

      : I have been asked to rewire the above mentioned guitar by one of my customers. unfortunately most of the wiring has been taken out, and the bridge pickup has been changed for what appears to be a Dimarzio hot rail. Can anybody please supply me with an original wiring diagram.

      : Regards

      : Martin

      1. Re: IBANEZ ROADSTAR SERIES 2, YEAR APPROX 1980
        David

        Did anyone send you a wiring diagram? I am also looking for the same diagram.

        : : I have been asked to rewire the above mentioned guitar by one of my customers. unfortunately most of the wiring has been taken out, and the bridge pickup has been changed for what appears to be a Dimarzio hot rail. Can anybody please supply me with an original wiring diagram.

        : : Regards

        : : Martin

    6. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Martin Ryan
      Martin Ryan

      I have been asked to rewire the above mentioned guitar by one of my customers. unfortunately most of the wiring has been taken out, and the bridge pickup has been changed for what appears to be a Dimarzio hot rail. Can anybody please supply with with an original wiring diagram.

      Regards

      Martin

  23. tele wiring question
    Colin Sangster

    using stack tele parts and pickups, can the two single coils be in any way wired up so that the middle position turns them both into a big humbucker? the jaguar has a similar feature- how can i make it work on a tele? thanks.

    1. Re: tele wiring question
      colin sangster

      : using stock tele parts and pickups, can the two single coils be in any way wired up so that the middle position turns them both into a big humbucker? the jaguar has a similar feature- how can i make it work on a tele? thanks.

  24. Wiring a humbucker in a tele
    Jeff

    My plan if possible: Keep the lipstick pickup in the front. Add a Humbucker in the bridge. Could keep my tele 3 positon switch, making the front position the lipstick. The middle position being the humbucker using it as a single coil, and with the switch in the back position the humbucker alone working as a humbucker. Does anyone have a drawing?

    1. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Thomas Lyons
      Thomas Lyons

      need wiring diagrams fore a standerd i dont think they make the guitar any more the epiphone telecaster.and i need a wiring diagram for an old greco holo body the greco has two volume two tone pots and two single coil pick ups one at neck and one at bridge thier two wires to each pick up it has two three way les pal style switches one acts as some kind of phasing.and on the tele the pickups are three wire one wite one red and a ground and the switch is one of those with the spring in it and four sordering terminals on the side of the switch for your wiring.

      1. washburn D46SCE doesn't work with lxr cable
        Ed

        I don’t think the low z output was ever wired correctly from the factory. I always used 1/4” jack, although it has both. I need wiring diagram for it. They jumped the wires from the 1/4” output to the low z output. Pins 1 & 3 were tied in together from the ground shield. Pin 1 was jump from white wire hot on 1/4”jack.

      2. wiring diagram
        stan

        I have a washburn wt-4v that the tone control doesn’t change the tone. On inspection, i found the capacitor on the tone cont. post was not attached at the other end. Can you send me a schematic? Thanks alot, stan

    1. Re: Harmony Sovereign guitar
      Danny

      : I have an old Harmony Sovereign guitar that played and sounded great except for the bridge (where the strings connect to the body of the guitar). The bridge was starting to come loose so I took it to a repair shop and had it re-glued. When I put the strings on it will not tune. The G cord now plays on the 4th fret. Everything look just as it was but it seems to have a shorter harmonic distance as if the bridge should be moved away from the neck about 2 inches. Any ideas would be appreciated

      Hi Steve,

      I have been around friends that are luthiers and have done some minor work myself. I would find out the model of your guitar and then check some of the internet sites to see if someone has the same model as yours. I would then see if they could get a measurement from the end of the fret that meets the sound hole and send it to you. Then you could check it against the bridge placement on your guitar. The harmonics are off…it’s along the same principle with the bridge of a mandolin. When the bridge has been moved one has to reposition the bridge to make the harmonics correct. Hope this helps!

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... steve wright
      steve wright

      I have an old Harmony Sovereign guitar that played and sounded great except for the bridge (where the strings connect to the body of the guitar). The bridge was starting to come loose so I took it to a repair shop and had it re-glued. When I put the strings on it will not tune. The G cord now plays on the 4th fret. Everything look just as it was but it seems to have a shorter harmonic distance as if the bridge should be moved away from the neck about 2 inches. Any ideas would be appreciated

    1. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... kevin
      kevin

      i recently have droped my guitar, and i had busted the volume knob
      and thought id see if i could get a wiring diagram, for an ibanez rx40
      ..not much of a guitar buti know how to solder and all, i just do not know where the broken wires have gone , to i believe they go to the under side as a ground to the volume knob, i just want to be sure, if you can help would be very appriciated, thnx kevin

    1. Re: quad rail pickups
      Pete

      :
      : could anyone send me a kramer Quad rail wiring diagram? I need to figure out how to hook itup to pots

      still need a diagram?
      im taking my quadrails out of my Vanguard for EMG’s
      i can make u a diagram
      interested?

    2. Re: quad rail pickups
      Zei Zei

      :
      : could anyone send me a kramer Quad rail wiring diagram? I need to figure out how to hook itup to pots

      Sorry, I don´t have but I might need it too ; )

Leave a Reply